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FLUORO/IR Radiography. By Dr. Wambani, J.S. Chief Radiologist Kenyatta National Hospital IAEA RADIOGRAPHERS TRAINING 11 TH -16 TH July 2011 .ACCRA ,GHANA. Role of Radiographers. Key role is RADIATION SAFETY. Set Guidelines for the procedures and radiation protection.
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FLUORO/IR Radiography By Dr. Wambani, J.S. Chief Radiologist Kenyatta National Hospital IAEA RADIOGRAPHERS TRAINING 11TH-16TH July 2011 .ACCRA ,GHANA
Role of Radiographers • Key role is RADIATION SAFETY. • Set Guidelines for the procedures and radiation protection. • Quality control of the equipment/ shielding and gowns.
EXPECTATION DATA • Frequency of fluoroscopy and intervention examinations. Number of units in your country. • The experience level of each interventionist. • Record the fluoroscopy time for each procedure and displayed doses.
EXPECTATION • Develop data forms. • Record patient fluoroscopy and exposure Kvp • Get the Radiation safety officer to do strategic measurements in the room
Protection principles • Justification • Optimisation (ALARA) • Dose Reference Levels (DRLs) • Dose limits